A group of five youths was detained by the Mossos d’Esquadra after being accused of sexual assault at a Catalan secondary school. Four of the youths are 14 years old, while the remaining student is 17, all within the same age range as the alleged victim. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are treating the case with sensitivity due to the young ages involved and the seriousness of the alleged actions.
According to the alleged victim and her family, the events were reported to the Catalan police by the mother of the girl. The mother described a violent incident that occurred inside a classroom, where the teenagers allegedly pushed the girl to the floor and assaulted her as she attempted to escape. The report indicates that the assault occurred in the presence of at least one teacher, who was in the room at the time but did not intervene or did not perceive what was unfolding. The gravity of the alleged assault prompted a formal complaint and a rapid response from law enforcement.
The incident is said to have taken place in February during a transition period between two groups in the third year of compulsory secondary education. The mother provided a detailed account of how the classmates surrounded the victim, restrained her, and subjected her to violent conduct while others simulated sexual acts in proximity to her face. When the student attempted to leave, she was reportedly struck and pushed to the ground. The narrative includes testimony from other witnesses who were in the classroom, though their exact observations have not been independently verified in public records.
The arrest of the five individuals was carried out by the Mossos d’Esquadra and occurred at the educational center itself, which authorities described as an institution with a strong focus on learning and personal development. The same day, a judicial procedure was initiated, and a court granted precautionary measures designed to ensure safety while the case progresses. These measures are meant to balance the need to protect the victim with the rights of the accused, a standard approach in cases involving minors in Spain.
Officials from the Mossos d’Esquadra continue to monitor the case and the status of the alleged victim, who remains in the third year of high school. The investigation is advancing as officials collect testimonies, review classroom surveillance where available, and assess the social dynamics that may have contributed to the incident. The school community has been urged to cooperate with investigators to provide a clearer picture of the events and to support any students who might be affected by the case. The handling of such incidents underscores the authorities’ commitment to addressing violence and harassment in educational settings while protecting minors from further harm and bias that could affect the investigation.